The Grapevine…

Here we have gathered information to help you with your garden farm, from advice pages on chicken topics along with beekeeping news and advice.  You will also find help sheets, useful links, frequently asked questions, and our latest news…

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Swifts in Crowhurst 2024

One of the best things about our Mantel Farm Shop is getting to meet some great customers and hear their...

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Beekeeping Summer Sale

June 2024 Over the next few weeks we have several courses on offer; including our beekeeping taster day on the...

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New product: Chicken Peck ‘N Play Hanger

Treat your feathered friends with our 100% natural hanging treat.  Made from premium seeds, oats, herbs, veggies, and fruit, all...

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New product: Chicken Snap ‘N Share Bar

100% Natural Boredom Busting Treat.  Made from delicious oats, seed, herbs and veggies, all bound together using a plant-based binder.  The unique...

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New product: Chicken Coop Cookies

Treat you hens to our new treats Enrichment treats not only supplement your chickens’ diet with additional nutrients but also...

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South of England Show, 7th-9th June 2024

This year we will be joining our Beekeeping friends in the Bees and Honey Tent, so please come and find...

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Limited Offer: Half price Diatom Powder

April 2024. Our recommended product for the control of red spider mites in poultry housing, Also great around the house...

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Sussex Bee Market 18th May 2024

Saturday 18th May, Uckfield College, 10am to 4.30pm: We will be at the Sussex Bee Market with a large range...

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Featured Hen: The Sablepoot

11th April 2024 We have just a few of these lovely little hens still available. With light and dark millefleur...

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Easter Opening March 2024

Our shop will be open only on Saturday this weekend – 10am-4pm. If you cant get to us on Saturday, then...

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Featured Hen: The White Silkie

This is a quirky bird with silk-feathered bodies. Silkies have hair-like feathers giving the softest touch, and once tamed, they...

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Chicken Collections March 2024

Hybrid Hens… Our hybrid hens are due to arrive with us shortly, so we will soon be able to confirm...